I bought this dress in black last year and loved wearing it - very easy to wear and to dress up or down.

Review 4 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

lucythecat

Location:Southern California

Gender:Female

Age:55-64

Love it!

Date:August 27, 2014

I first bought the cobalt blue dress in a size 16 because I am busty and since I wear XL in tops I figured that was my size. Little did I know! The dress looked like a sack on me - it was too big in the armpits, shoulders and even the bustline. I sent it back for a size 12 in the black and white. It fit like a glove and I love it! Never did I think I could wear a 12 comfortably! Thank you Garnet Hill!

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

Review 5 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

JudiS

Location:Merrick, NY

Gender:Female

Age:55-64

Favorite!

Date:August 25, 2014

I love everything about this dress. It even looks good on my pear shaped body, hides all imperfections well and is not too low cut!

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

Review 6 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

Cajmere

Location:tallahassee, fl

Gender:Female

Age:25-34

It's hard to stop wearing this

Date:August 23, 2014

This is my second Garnet HIll Maxi...I wear these to death. Perfect for warm weather climates where you need to dash from work to pool.

0 of 1 found this review helpful.

Review 7 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

4out of5

Rosepearl

Location:Australia/California

Gender:Female

Age:Over 65

Cruisin' with Style

Date:August 14, 2014

This dress fits the bill for a comfortable dress to take on a cruise. With the right accessories it will be fine for dressy dining nights.

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

Review 8 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

Martilynn

Location:Kalamazoo Michigan

Gender:Female

Age:Over 65

Great Dress!

Date:August 14, 2014

I bought this dress for myself in a size 6P (my usual size, at 5'2" and 116 lbs), but it was too big and too long. I shrank it, but it was still too large. I gave it to my sister, and bought myself a size 4P. It was a better fit, but still too large. I shrank that one too, which improved the fit. It still needs to be smaller, so I'm going to try to shrink it again, and then have it hemmed. In fact, I love the dress so much that I then bought it in blue (knowing full well how much it'll take to get it down to my size). It's a great dress and worth the trouble, especially on sale. But buyers beware...size it down!

1 of 1 found this review helpful.

Review 9 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

4out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

4out of5

BFitz

Location:CT

Gender:Female

Age:55-64

Cute summer dress

Date:August 14, 2014

Caught this during a Sale of the Day. Used the size helper. Ordered in a 10. A little large in the bust, but overall good fit. Nice feel to the fabric. For the sale price, great value.

Review 10 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

4out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

JenMerc

Location:Santa Rosa

Gender:Female

Age:35-44

Comfortable and flattering

Date:August 13, 2014

I bought this dress on sale and can say it is one of the the best dresses I own. The arm holes are a bit large but other than that this dress is perfect. Easy to dress up or down with soft but not overly drapy fabric.

Review 11 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

MomCoo

Location:Chicago

Gender:Female

Age:35-44

Size down!

Date:July 29, 2014

The Fit Finder told me I should get a regular size 8, but I decided to order a 6 and I'm so glad I did! It's a real stretchy material so even if I were a few inches bigger I would still fit in it easily! I have a 36B chest and almost always an 8 or medium for tops and dresses As for the length, since I'm only 5'1", I always have to shorten Maxi dresses but I can wear it without hemming it up - it's a true floor length on me. To get the length on the model wearing the red dress, I do need to shorten it a few inches but I'll wait till I wash it just in case it shrinks.

Other than the size being big, I love this dress. Cobalt blue is beautiful and I got it on sale! It drapes beautiful and very comfortable. It looks low cut up front but the materials covers my bra perfectly so even a conservative/modest dresser like me can wear it!

As someone mentioned, the material is rather thick so it's not for a real hot day but it's been a cold summer here in Chicago so will be a perfect evening dress for me.

Review 12 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

3out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

3out of5

warmthfreak

Location:new jersey

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

heavy fabric for summer

Date:July 3, 2014

Surprised nobody else mentioned this, but i was surprised how heavy and thick the fabric is for a summer dress. From the picture i imagined a very fine, flowing jersey. Also, because it is heavy and a bit stiff for a knit, the skirt kind of sticks out a little too stiffly, making me look like a little souvenir doll. I guess maybe for cooler summer days, and if you weren't thinking of a more straight-falling, fluid shape, it may be ok. Quality seems good, and i don't find the sizing issues some other people have found, maybe because i am pretty small overall. Still debating whether to keep it, as i like the black and white pattern - hides figure flaws.

Review 13 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

4out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

5out of5

oremommy

Location:Oregon

Gender:Female

Age:35-44

Beautiful prints

Date:June 29, 2014

Love this dress but the cut seemed a bit big in the waist and arm holes. The colors and prints are beautiful though. I had to send it back because it ran large.

Review 14 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

Raven125

Location:FL

Gender:Female

Age:Over 65

One of my better purchases!

Date:June 28, 2014

This is the type of dress that you can wear anywhere! Out to dinner, to a function or to church.

Review 15 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

4out of5

MissMellie

Location:North Texas

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

Lovely!

Date:June 28, 2014

With great sale pricing, many sizes and patterns were already sold out so I was thrilled to find the one I wanted in my regular size but I worried it would be too big based upon other reviews. My fears were unfounded! The dress arrived yesteryear and fits perfectly right out of the package! The fabric weight is great for Texas summers, the cut is very flattering, and the Blue Geometric pattern is a welcome change to all of the solids in my closet. I am very petite on top but do not have issues with extra fabric or gaping armholes like some reviewers. At 5'10" it fits just above my ankle. An extra inch or two would have made it ideal. I hope next year it will be offered in a tall version. In the meantime, I've ordered another and expect them to be my summer staples. Very pleased!

We're glad your pleased with your purchase! We'll be sure to share your request for a tall version with our Design Team.

Review 16 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

5out of5

TheGerman

Location:Denver, CO

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

Great Dress

Date:June 23, 2014

Ordered this dress with worry because of all the reviews. It turned out to be just perfect for a D cup, size 6 woman. It's not cut too deep in the front, only a tiny bit too loose right by the armpit, but not bad at all. I can either have it taken in by a seamstress or just not worry about it. True to color; light, flowing material. It's a keeper and I love it.

Review 17 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

4out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

4out of5

Nefertiti2012

Location:Southern California, CA

Gender:Female

Age:Over 65

Comfortable and Stylish

Date:June 21, 2014

Wore this dress immediately after receiving it and received many complements. Using 'True Fit", I got the correct size and I am very happy with the way it fits, otherwise I would have ordered one size up!

We all love to receive compliments when wearing a new dress! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

Review 18 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

2out of5

Quality

4out of5

Value

3out of5

hotlava

Location:Los Angeles

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

weird fit

Date:June 13, 2014

the top is soooo big and lose. I've gone two sizes and still can't make it work.

Response from Garnet Hill:By Lorna, Customer Liaison, June 16, 2014

We're sorry to hear you are having fit issues with this dress style, but we’re glad to hear that you are taking advantage of our freight free exchanges, to try other sizes. If you need assistance, call us at 1.800.870.3513.

Review 19 for Modern Surplice Maxi Dress - Regular

Overall

5out of5

Quality

5out of5

Value

4out of5

MollyB717

Location:Massachusetts

Gender:Female

Age:45-54

perfect summer dress!

Date:June 13, 2014

I bought this dress in black, and loved it so much I came back and purchased it in the black/white palm. The fit is very flattering on my curvy figure, and the fabric is soft, and drapes well. Very easy to dress up or down. I'm sure these will be my go-to dresses this summer!

While I prefer the hi-low hem in a maxi, this one is quite nice. I appreciate the petite sizing, and found a 6p to be perfect--34C, 115lbs, 5'3. I find the fit a little odd, the straps are very wide and I have pretty small shoulders, so it's a little uncomfy--restricting almost--but overall I love the bright coral enough to keep it. It's a nice modest dress, some maxis can be a little too revealing for this 40-something mom. I won't buy more of this particular style, but I'm glad I bought this one.